College: Played one season at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah ... Saw playing time in the fall and became a starter in the spring for the Thunderbirds ... Was special teams captain ... Recorded one tackle during his freshman season of 2007. 

High School: Was a two-time all-conference as well as an honorable mention all-state performer at Canon City High School in Canon City, Colo. ... Helped Coach Chris Coppa's Tigers to the state semi-finals his senior season ... Graduated with a 3.0 GPA.

Personal: Parents are Jody and Ron Wood ... Plans to major in exercise science.